REVIEW PART 1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Spring 2025 Final

Essential HS.E1U3.14 What is the primary cause of climate change in recent times?

• Solar flares
• Human activities
• Volcanic eruptions
• Changes in Earth's orbit

Essential HS.E1U3.14 What is the main difference between an ice age and an interglacial period?

• Ice ages are warmer than interglacial periods
• Ice ages have higher levels of carbon dioxide
• Ice ages are characterized by colder temperatures and glacial expansion
• Interglacial periods have more volcanic activity

Essential HS.E1U3.14 What is the process called when human activities release excess carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis
• Greenhouse effect
• Carbon capture
• Acid rain

Essential HS.E1U3.14 What is the main reason why greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere?

• They absorb and radiate infrared radiation
• They reflect sunlight
• They block UV radiation
• They enhance cloud formation

Essential HS.E1U3.14 What does the "Tragedy of the Commons" refer to?

• The depletion of shared resources due to individual exploitation
• The exploitation of renewable energy sources
• The overproduction of agricultural goods
• The preservation of biodiversity

Essential HS.E1U3.14 What is the main purpose of using alternative energy sources?

• To reduce air pollution
• To create jobs
• To increase the price of fossil fuels
• To increase energy consumption

Essential HS.E1U3.14 Which of the following gases is a major component of the greenhouse effect?

• Carbon dioxide
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen
• Hydrogen

Essential HS.E1U3.14 What is the primary cause of the increase in global surface temperatures over the past century?

• Increased volcanic activity
• Changes in Earth's orbit
• Human-driven carbon emissions
• Solar radiation changes

Essential HS.E1U3.14 What is an interglacial period?

• A period of extensive glaciation
• A period of warmer global temperatures between ice ages
• A period of volcanic activity
• A period of increased carbon emissions

Essential HS.E1U3.14 What is the main consequence of rising sea levels?

• Increased biodiversity
• More coastal erosion
• Decreased rainfall
• Larger glaciers